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after restoring it to newest software it will boot, then power off and loop it will not do anything and the only way to get it to get recognised by itunes is wen it is in recovery mode

here is the youtube video of what ti does, yet it sometimes boots diferently this is the basic jist of what it does
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70IgBaJmSdg

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The behavior shown in 's video — a short boot, then power-off and repeat, with iTunes only seeing the phone in recovery — narrows the fault to two broad areas: a failed/partial firmware flash (software-level) or a power/boot-chain hardware problem. Both can look similar after a restore, so methodical isolation is required.

Start with a low-level restore from DFU mode (this re-writes the bootloader and firmware areas rather than the higher-level recovery path). With the device connected to a computer and iTunes running: hold Power + Home for ~10 seconds, release Power but keep holding Home until the computer detects a device with a black screen (DFU). Then attempt a clean Restore in iTunes using a known-good USB cable/port and a different computer if possible. Record any exact iTunes error numbers and the restore log output — those codes strongly narrow the cause. As asked, current firmware/baseband/bootloader strings (when available) are the most useful diagnostics.

If a DFU restore fails repeatedly or succeeds but the loop returns, the likelihood shifts toward hardware: weak/bad battery, failing U2 power-management, shorted dock connector, or damaged NAND. Basic hardware checks: charge from a different charger, try another battery if available, inspect the dock connector and interior for corrosion or burn marks. Custom firmware or projects (mentioned by ) can revive functionality on a device with a healthy boot chain, but they do not fix component-level power failures and carry their own risks.

Recorded error codes, the device model/serial-derived manufacturing date, and any visible damage are the key next facts for further diagnosis. Repeated flashing attempts without addressing an underlying hardware fault can make component repair more difficult, so treat persistent failures after a clean DFU restore as a likely service/board-level issue.

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Hi What firmware and modem firmware (or baseband) are you on now?

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I would recommend to try whited00r

Apple seem to have forgotten the 2G
whited00r offers a better platform for the 2G and has implemented some of the newer ios 4.0 features (like folders)

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